Trump says upcoming FIFA World Cup will be 'most successful ever'

IANS | June 11, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump has predicted that the upcoming FIFA World Cup would be the most successful in the tournament's history, citing unprecedented ticket demand and strong global interest ahead of the competition's opening matches.

US Senator seeks probe into China-linked AI campaign

IANS | June 11, 2026 8:35 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) Asserting that a network linked to the Chinese Communist Party is working to undermine the buildout of American AI infrastructure, Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Justice Department to open an investigation into foreign influence efforts targeting data-centre development.

China using ChatGPT to target US AI debate: Report

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:21 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A bipartisan congressional leader has accused China of attempting to exploit America's open political system after OpenAI disclosed that China-linked actors used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing debates over US tariffs and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

US Republican lawmaker McCaul pushes Tibet amendment on Dalai Lama

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A senior Republican lawmaker has introduced an amendment aimed at reinforcing US policy that the succession of the Dalai Lama is a religious matter to be determined solely by Tibetan Buddhist authorities, warning that China could seek to install a successor loyal to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Trump hails PM Modi on record tenure

IANS | June 11, 2026 12:03 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister, describing him as "a Great One" and praising his leadership and prospects.